NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Peace With Justice' Must Guide Organization's Work, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Setting Priorities for 2026 * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2026, in New York today: Happy new year, I wish you and your families peace and health in 2026. It is tradition for the Secretary-General to come befor more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Releases Statement Following Voter Data Court Hearing * Following a federal court hearing regarding the Trump administration's request for Oregon voter data, Attorney General Dan Rayfield released this statement: "Today's hearing puts a spotlight on a real question: Why does the Trump administration want access to Oregonians' most private voter information in the first place? more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Blackwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law The America First Policy Institute's Election Integrity Initiative welcomed today's Supreme Court decision allowing a challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot law to move forward, reaffirming that candidates for federal office have a legitimate interest in the rules governing how votes are  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Calls on USPS to Reverse Course on Policy that Puts Mail-In Ballots, Tax Filings, and Families' Finances at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in calling on the Postmaster General to immediately reverse course on a decision to worsen service and delay postmarking items. By not postmarking an item on the day it is dropped off at the pos more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Cook Political: Eighteen House Ratings Shift Toward Democrats * As we enter the on-year, Democrats' path to the majority is wider than ever. Highlighting "widespread frustration over the economy" and a laundry list of broken promises from House Republicans, today Cook Political shifted 18 seats towards Democrats. Even Republicans in R+17 districts, once considered safe, now "have more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict By Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon In July 2025, a long-standing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand escalated into direct armed confrontation. The fighting lasted five days and ended in a fragile ceasefire brokered by Malaysia and the United States. But that truce was sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (TNSinfo) -- The Election Assistance Commission issued the following information collection: Title and OMB Number: 2026 Election Administration and Voting Survey; OMB Number Pending. Needs and Uses The EAC issues the EAVS to meet its obligations under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) to serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation of information with respect to the administration of Federal elections; to fulfill both the EAC and the Department  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data * Santa Ana, CA -A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against the State of California in United States v. Weber, in which the DOJ sough more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data * SANTA ANA, CA -A federal judge dismissed the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against the State of California in United States v. Weber, in which the DOJ sought to compel the state to turn over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list-including voters' sensitive personal data-to the federal g more PR

PARIS, France, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * General elections in Thailand: RSF raises alarm over persistent harassment of women journalists and calls for reforms * In the context of Thailand's upcoming general elections, scheduled for 8 February, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights the need to improve safety conditions for women journalists who are far too often subject to violence and various forms of harassment. During two more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * Georgia special elections reporting: 14th Congressional District (2026) * Georgia has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 14th Congressional District vacated by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Special General Election will be held on March 10, 2026, and the Special Runoff Election, if necessary, will be held on April 7, 2026. Participating candidates must file add more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen's State of the State Address * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE \-President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, distinguished guests, and fellow Nebraskans. One year ago, I stood before you just days after suffering major injuries while horseback riding with my family. It was a life-giving experience-and one that came cl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Gretchen Bulova, Margaret Angela Franklin Win General Election to Fill Vacated House of Delegates Seats * On January 13th, Virginians in two House of Delegates Districts turned out to cast their ballots to fill two vacant House of Delegates seats: House of Delegates District 11 being vacated by Delegate David Bulova, who has been nominated by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as Sec more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Concerned About SCOTUS Decision Opening Doors to Additional Lawsuits Challenging Vote by Mail * Chicago, IL - Today, Hispanic Federation expressed concern following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN awards $750,000 to 25 fact-checkers to build financial sustainability * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The International Fact-Checking Network at the nonprofit Poynter Institute has awarded $750,000 grants to 25 fact-checking organizations, providing flexible support to help fact-checking newsrooms keep publishing through a period of rapid funding contraction while they strengthen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Judiciary Democrats Demand Chairman Jordan Probe the Sham Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Jared Moskowitz Lead Letter Demanding Jordan Investigate Blatant Abuse of DOJ Prosecutorial Power * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jared Moskowitz  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 16 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * How minority governments could benefit the Netherlands Minority governments only become an option when attempts to form a government collapse. PhD candidate Corne Smit explored why such governments have become rare in the Netherlands and what advantages they might offer. 'Broad majority coalitions often fail to make substantial progress on key issues.' In a minority government, the parties providing minist more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Padilla Lead Senate Colleagues to Protect Timely USPS Delivery of Ballots, Mail Across the Nation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, raised concerns with recent developments by the United States Postal Service (USPS) affecting postmark practices. Right more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Padilla, Wyden Lead Senate Colleagues to Protect Timely USPS Delivery of Ballots, Mail Across the Nation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, raised concerns with recent developments by the United States Postal Service (USPS) affecting postmark practices. R more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * One Year Into Trump Administration, HRC Releases Campaign Playbook to Go On Offense For Equality in 2026 Midterms and Beat Anti-Trans Attacks * WASHINGTON - After a presidential election cycle marked by relentless anti-trans attacks and one year of a Trump-Vance administration weaponizing government against LGBTQ+ people's health and safety, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today un more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Pushing Trump Administration to Reverse USPS Postmark Policy Undermining Vote-By-Mail * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 14 Senators in condemning a recent announcement from the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: "Candidate Quality Matters" - Democrats Successfully Recruit "Top-Tier Candidates" to Flip GOP-Held Senate Seats [Punchbowl News] * Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer : "Recruitment is something where we have seen Republicans struggle this cycle in state after state" In case you missed it, Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer highlighted how Democrats are defying expectations ahead of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Slams Trump for Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy US troops in Minnesota in response to protests against ICE violence in the state: "Let's not get it twisted, they are running a playbook that too often ends in suspen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Alarm Bells are Blaring for Andy Ogles as Cook Political Shifts TN-05 Rating in Democrats' Favor * Today, the Cook Political Report announced that it is shifting its prediction for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District towards Democrats, building on growing momentum and setting the stage for a competitive election in 2026. Cook Political Report noted an ongoing F more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts NY-17 To "Toss-Up" Race * Non-partisan race rater: "Lawler represents a tougher district than almost any of his Republican colleagues." Cook Political Report just shifted New York's 17th District in Democrats' direction from "Lean Republican" to "Toss-Up" in just the latest sign that Republican Mike Lawler is more vulnerable than ever. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Democrats Gaining Steam as Cook Political Shifts FL-07 Predictions * Today, the Cook Political Report announced that it is shifting its prediction for Florida's 7th Congressional District towards Democrats, building on growing momentum and setting the stage for a competitive election in 2026. Cook Political Report noted Cory Mills' litany of scandals including dom more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Adelita Grijalva Introduces the No Delay in Representation Act Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced the No Delay in Representation Act, legislation to require that members of Congress elected in special elections be provided the opportunity to be sworn in and seated no later than five legislative days after their election results are certified. The bill is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri Constituents * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison hosted a telephone town hall on January 13, 2026, with thousands of constituents across Missouri's Seventh District to provide an update on congressional activity and hear directly from voters. Burlison discussed major legislative actions from the first half of the 119th Congress, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: My Focus is on Bringing Down the Cost of Living * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Wake up America on Newsmax with Marc Lotter and Alex Kraemer to discuss his work to bring down the cost of living from healthcare to groceries, as well as the latest on government funding. Click HERE or on the image abo more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following "In the Media" news: * * * SOAS in the Media: January 2026 Explore the highlights of SOAS experts in the media discussing key issues and topics this month. For more updates, follow our SOAS press account on BlueSky (@soaspress.bsky.social). * * * Political and social changes in Iran * Senior Lecturer Narguess Farzad spoke to Channel 4 News on the wider aspirations of young people in Iran seeking societal freedom  more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 16 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Uganda must allow journalists to freely and safely cover elections IPI calls on authorities to restore internet access and protect journalist safety * As Ugandans prepare to go to the polls on January 15, IPI calls on the Ugandan authorities to guarantee the safety of journalists covering the election and immediately reverse the directive ordering an internet shutdown. IPI is deeply concerned by more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former civil rights lawyer, (both D-VA), joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee, a landmark mail-in voting case that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former civil rights lawyer, (both D-VA), joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee, a landmark mail-in voting case that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Through Committee * Legislation would ban former Senate-confirmed government employees from lobbying for countries of concern WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today celebrated the advancement of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity more PR